Proposal Manager

Commonwealth Associates

$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of proposal experience in A/E/C, EPC, utilities, or professional services.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with an emphasis on clarity and compliance.
  • Proven ability to manage tight timelines and complex schedules.
  • High proficiency in MS Office tools and standard content management applications.
  • Experience in collaborating with technical teams and executive leadership.
  • Focus on improving workflows and managing documentation assets.
  • Hands-on experience with SharePoint and the Responsive RFP platform is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposals, MSAs, and SOQs from kickoff through submission.
  • Analyze RFP requirements to create compliance matrices and production schedules.
  • Facilitate strategy sessions and formal reviews with executives.
  • Oversee content development and ensure alignment with win themes.
  • Collaborate with technical staff to translate complex data into proposal narratives.
  • Communicate proactively across teams to resolve issues quickly.
  • Maintain and update proposal content and asset libraries.

Benefits

  • Work alongside top professionals in the energy sector.
  • Contribute to projects that influence national energy infrastructure.
  • Join a team known for setting industry standards in quality and expertise.
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Proposal Manager, you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to bring key stakeholders into the proposal lifecycle and support core activities such as compliance, requirement clarification, and risk identification for simple and complex proposal pursuits. You will also develop deliverables across a range of pursuit types, including Requests for Proposals (RFP), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs). You will lead the development of clear, compelling proposal narratives that drive winning outcomes and transform complex technical input into persuasive, high-quality content in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Lead proposals, MSAs, and SOQs from initial kickoff and planning through final submission.
  • Analyze RFP requirements to create compliance matrix, propose template, team assignments, and production schedules.
  • Facilitate internal kickoff sessions, strategy discussions, and formal reviews with executive leadership.
  • Oversee content development, formatting, and graphics to ensure clear alignment with company win themes.
  • Work with technical staff and project managers to gather, refine, and translate complex data.
  • Maintain proactive communication across teams to unblock issues quickly and adhere strict deadlines.
  • Update and optimize the proposal boilerplate, resumes, project profiles, and content asset libraries, utilizing responsive platforms.


What We're Looking For

  • 6-8 years of proposal experience in A/E/C, EPC, utilities, or professional services.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for document clarity and compliance.
  • Proven track record of managing tight timelines, complex schedules, and multiple moving parts.
  • High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and standard content tools.
  • Skilled at gathering information from technical teams, project managers, and executive leadership.
  • Driven to improve workflows, manage boilerplate text, and maintain organized asset libraries
  • Hands-on experience with SharePoint, ProjectWise, and the Responsive RFP platform is preferred
  • APMP Foundation/Practitioner certification is a plus
  • Ability to travel upon request


Why Join Us

  • Work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry
  • Shape and deliver projects that impact national energy infrastructure
  • Be part of a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise


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